How far is Arlington, VA from Chincoteague, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Chincoteague, VA is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Chincoteague.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Chincoteague.
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Start on Wilson Boulevard
1932 ft · 1 min · Wilson Boulevard
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Turn straight
63 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto 10th Street North
1.2 km · 2 min · 10th Street North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US 50 East
800 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on US 50 East: Washington
709 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight right onto Arlington Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Arlington Boulevard
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Continue on Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Bridge
2577 ft · 50 sec · Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward I 66 East: E Street
753 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on E Street
1181 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on E Street Expressway
1773 ft · 24 sec · E Street Expressway
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Continue on E Street Northwest
1554 ft · 37 sec · E Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 17th Street Northwest
1754 ft · 42 sec · 17th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto H Street Northwest
2357 ft · 59 sec · H Street Northwest
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Keep slight left to continue on H Street Northwest
84 m · 8 sec · H Street Northwest
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Turn left onto New York Avenue Northwest
1959 ft · 47 sec · New York Avenue Northwest
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Continue on K Street Northwest
597 ft · 17 sec · K Street Northwest
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Turn left onto 7th Street Northwest
47 m · 7 sec · 7th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto K Street Northwest
1.1 km · 1 min · K Street Northwest
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Continue on K Street Northeast
3033 ft · 1 min · K Street Northeast
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Turn left onto 6th Street Northeast
2781 ft · 1 min · 6th Street Northeast
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Continue on Brentwood Parkway Northeast
1495 ft · 29 sec · Brentwood Parkway Northeast
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Turn right onto Mount Olivet Road Northeast
111 m · 8 sec · Mount Olivet Road Northeast
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Turn left
153 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto New York Avenue Northeast
2.8 mi · 4 min · New York Avenue Northeast
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Continue on John Hanson Highway
851 ft · 11 sec · John Hanson Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on John Hanson Highway
24.1 mi · 28 min · John Hanson Highway
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
6.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Queen Anne Highway
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Continue on Shore Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto Franklin Street
2205 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · South 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Legion Road
86 m · 8 sec · Legion Road
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Turn right onto Shore Highway
8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway
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Continue on Seashore Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street
2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Sussex Highway
18.9 mi · 26 min · Sussex Highway
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Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.8 mi · 5 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward US 13, US 50
82 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 13, US 50 East: Norfolk, Ocean City
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Salisbury Bypass
10.6 mi · 12 min · Salisbury Bypass
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Continue on South Fruitland Boulevard
3146 ft · 41 sec · South Fruitland Boulevard
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Continue on Ocean Highway
26.5 mi · 36 min · Ocean Highway
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Continue on Lankford Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Lankford Highway
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Turn left onto Chincoteague Road
10.9 mi · 15 min · Chincoteague Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
2728 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Chincoteague.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ocean Highway
Continue on Ocean Highway
26.5 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Arlington and Sunny near Chincoteague.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Chincoteague?
The road trip is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km) and usually takes 03h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saxis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from Arlington and 85.9 miles from Chincoteague.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.00 one way or $48.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington and Sunny near Chincoteague.
Stop Ideas Near Saxis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saxis.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Chincoteague. Straight-line distance: 114.08 mi (183.6 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chincoteague
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,866 |
| Coordinates | 37.9331800, -75.3788100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chincoteague (-75.37881, 37.93318)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $24.00 | $48.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.84 | $53.68 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.95 | $57.91 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.08 | $68.16 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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